CAN MEETING
CIDNY’s Consumer Action Network (CAN) Meeting
Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 1 p.m.
We’ll discuss our recent Lobby Day trip to Albany, including a recap of the trip, feedback, and more from our legislative agenda. You do not have to have gone to Lobby Day to attend. All are welcome!
Please RSVP in advance at https://www.tinyurl.com/CIDNY4All or by emailing Mbacke Thiam at mthiam@cidny.org. If you need accommodation like large print, American Sign Language (ASL), or materials in other languages, please let us know as soon as possible and at least two weeks in advance. For more information, please call 212-674-2300.
CIDNY WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS
Below is a list of events and workshops that are presented or run by CIDNY. Some events may be public and some may be private (for example, some private events may be for students only or residents only).
If you are looking for CINDY’s continuing education courses (CEU) for mental health professionals, you can view those dates here: https://www.cidny.org/ce/.
Lobby Day In Albany
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Lobby Day with CIDNY is an opportunity for advocates to discuss bills and legislation that impact people with disabilities, directly with the policy makers. We’ll be taking a bus to Albany, departing from CIDNY’s Manhattan office. In order to join us for Lobby Day, you must attend one of our prep meetings on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 1 p.m. or Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 6 p.m. to learn more about our legislative agenda. Please note that this event requires a significant amount of walking/traversing throughout the capitol building so wear comfortable shoes or bring your mobility devices. Space is limited, please RSVP as soon as possible.
RSVP: https://forms.office.com/r/c0rSR1Pyem
Digital Literacy Workshop: Email Basics
Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
Location: CIDNY Manhattan 1010 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 301, New York, NY 10018
This is a free course on email basics and safety open to open to adults age 55+. A stipend available to first-time attendees. To register, please call Sara at 646-849-8303.
Chapin Home for the Aging (Private)
Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
This is a private presentation for people in the Education and Outreach program. Participants will learn about the Open Doors program, the process for referrals and the resources that are offered to participants. It is open to new members in the program depending on their region within New York.
Career Workshop
Thursday, February 5, 2026, 3 p.m.
CIDNY is offering no-cost workshops catered to people with disabilities to find employment and overcome barriers. Weekly interactive workshops will include: current job market, vocational skills, resume writing, interview preparation, mock interviews, job coaching, technology in the workplace, advocacy and reasonable accommodations/legal rights, and more.
RSVP: https://forms.office.com/r/LXiN9bmbsq
Cliffside Rehabilitation and Nursing (Private)
Friday, February 6, 2026, 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
This is a private presentation for people in the Education and Outreach program. Participants will learn about the Open Doors program, the process for referrals and the resources that are offered to participants. It is open to new members in the program depending on their region within New York.
Cobble Hill NH (Private)
Monday, February 9, 2026, 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
This is a private presentation for people in the Education and Outreach program. Participants will learn about the Open Doors program, the process for referrals and the resources that are offered to participants. It is open to new members in the program depending on their region within New York.
Career Workshop
Thursday, February 12, 2026, 3 p.m.
CIDNY is offering no-cost workshops catered to people with disabilities to find employment and overcome barriers. Weekly interactive workshops will include: current job market, vocational skills, resume writing, interview preparation, mock interviews, job coaching, technology in the workplace, advocacy and reasonable accommodations/legal rights, and more.
RSVP: https://forms.office.com/r/LXiN9bmbsq
Concord Nursing Home (Private)
Friday, February 13, 2026, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
This is a private presentation for people in the Education and Outreach program. Participants will learn about the Open Doors program, the process for referrals and the resources that are offered to participants. It is open to new members in the program depending on their region within New York.
Crown Heights NH (Private)
Monday, February 16, 2026, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
This is a private presentation for people in the Education and Outreach program. Participants will learn about the Open Doors program, the process for referrals and the resources that are offered to participants. It is open to new members in the program depending on their region within New York.
Digital Literacy Workshop: Cybersecurity Basics
Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
Location: CIDNY Manhattan 1010 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 301, New York, NY 10018
This is a free course on cybersecurity basics and online safety open to open to adults age 55+. A stipend available to first-time attendees. To register, please call Sara at 646-849-8303.
Cypress Garden NH (Private)
Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 12 p.m.-1 p.m.
This is a private presentation for people in the Education and Outreach program. Participants will learn about the Open Doors program, the process for referrals and the resources that are offered to participants. It is open to new members in the program depending on their region within New York.
Career Workshop
Thursday, February 19, 2026, 3 p.m.
CIDNY is offering no-cost workshops catered to people with disabilities to find employment and overcome barriers. Weekly interactive workshops will include: current job market, vocational skills, resume writing, interview preparation, mock interviews, job coaching, technology in the workplace, advocacy and reasonable accommodations/legal rights, and more.
RSVP: https://forms.office.com/r/LXiN9bmbsq
Dry Harbor Nursing and Rehab (Private)
Monday, February 23, 2026, 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
This is a private presentation for people in the Education and Outreach program. Participants will learn about the Open Doors program, the process for referrals and the resources that are offered to participants. It is open to new members in the program depending on their region within New York.
Elmhurst Care Center (Private)
Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
This is a private presentation for people in the Education and Outreach program. Participants will learn about the Open Doors program, the process for referrals and the resources that are offered to participants. It is open to new members in the program depending on their region within New York.
Career Workshop
Thursday, February 26, 2026, 3 p.m.
CIDNY is offering no-cost workshops catered to people with disabilities to find employment and overcome barriers. Weekly interactive workshops will include: current job market, vocational skills, resume writing, interview preparation, mock interviews, job coaching, technology in the workplace, advocacy and reasonable accommodations/legal rights, and more.
RSVP: https://forms.office.com/r/LXiN9bmbsq
Fairview Nursing Center (Private)
Friday, February 27, 2026, 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
This is a private presentation for people in the Education and Outreach program. Participants will learn about the Open Doors program, the process for referrals and the resources that are offered to participants. It is open to new members in the program depending on their region within New York.
OTHER EVENTS
Below is a list of events that may not be run by CIDNY, but where CIDNY will have a presence (a table, a speaker, etc.) or is a guest, or from a partner of CIDNY’s. Or, the below events may be private. You may need to contact the event host to register. Some events may be closed to the public.
Other RSVP Information
If you need accommodation like large print, American Sign Language (ASL), or materials in other languages, please let us know at least two (2) weeks before the date of the event(s). The link to the meeting will be sent to you via email the day before the event. Please note that CIDNY events may be photographed or recorded for later use.
Please be sure to mention what event you would like to attend when RSVPing by phone or email.